By Jared Worth 3D printing has transformed how engineers approach mechanical components, evolving from a simple prototyping tool into a robust solution for industrial manufacturing. Whether you are looking to purchase high-performance printing materials for your own...
By Shizu Yamaguchi As engineers, we’re taught to analyze problems, not just manage symptoms. For too long, the necessity of grease in many bearing applications, particularly those involving low-speed pivoting and oscillation, has been...
Jan Michels (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Machines used in the packaging, food, and beverage industries get cleaned regularly and intensively, often at temperatures above 100 °C. igus® offers several polymer plain bearings that have no...
By Shizu Yamaguchi Design engineers are under constant pressure to move faster. One of the most effective ways to save time early in the design process is by using accurate, manufacturer‑supplied CAD data. At...
By Marco Thull (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Extremely lightweight, low cost and no lubrication required? These are just three of many advantages offered by the iglide® polymer housing from igus®. Meet the new RJUMP,...
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more prominent over time, shifting the auto industry landscape once dominated by internal combustion engines. As this shift continues, expectations around noise, weight, thermal management, and aerodynamics...
By Shizu Yamaguchi Canadian manufacturers exporting to the United States can benefit from duty‑free access under the Canada‑United States‑Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). To receive these tariff savings, products must meet the agreement’s rules of origin,...
Dirk Tietz | 11. March 2020 (edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) igus polymers are low‑noise, dry-running, and weigh less than metal bearings. Because of these qualities, more and more OEMs and customers from the automotive...
The design rules for the most cost-effective injection molding designs apply to plain bearings in particular, to wear parts in general and to all other components. The pressure to cut costs is particularly high for plain bearings and wear...
By Shizu Yamaguchi, written with the use of Copilot GenAI Excess mass slows everything down. It increases energy consumption, adds load to actuators, and often complicates both installation and long‑term maintenance. That is why...